Of the two dozen House members over the age of 80 years old, 13 are running for reelection, NBC News reports.
By the end of this year, their average age will be nearly 85 years old. Three will be close to 90 years old.
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Of the two dozen House members over the age of 80 years old, 13 are running for reelection, NBC News reports.
By the end of this year, their average age will be nearly 85 years old. Three will be close to 90 years old.
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